Maritime shipping lane security is currently attracting more attention due to tensions affecting important routes like the Strait of Hormuz. These routes facilitate approximately 80 percent of global trade and are crucial for the transportation of energy, food, and agricultural resources. In Brazil, the Port of Santos is a significant player in this trade. read more

Agriculture remains one of the sectors most exposed and vulnerable to armed conflicts and energy crises. The conflict in the Middle East, with price increases of up to 60% on diesel and urea, fertilizers that are difficult to obtain, in addition to the market turbulence in electricity and gas, are having an impact. read more

W holenderskiej prowincji Gelderland został uruchomiony duży projekt magazynowania energii akumulatorowej, mający na celu wzmocnienie zbiorowego punktu energetycznego obsługującego lokalnych producentów szklarni. Projekt, znany jako Lingezegen BESS, znajduje się w gminie Lingewaard i został uruchomiony 1 marca. read more

Customs authorities in Uzbekistan have intercepted a shipment of hashish hidden in potato replicas at the Termez-Autonomous Border Crossing in the Surkhandarya Region. The operation was conducted by officers from the State Security Service's Border Troops in collaboration with customs. read more

Dole Italia is consolidating its experiential communication strategy by continuing its collaboration with Operazione Nostalgia, a format capable of attracting thousands of enthusiasts and creating a bridge between generations through the presence of great international football stars. read more

Sezon szparagów jest teraz w pełni. Podczas gdy na początku ilość produktów była ograniczona, od zeszłego tygodnia na rynek trafia coraz więcej towarów. "Obroty naprawdę rosną teraz, ale spodziewam się, że nieco spadną ponownie od środy" - mówi Geert Baecke z firmy Tino's Fruit. read more

Pier, focused on innovations in greenhouse cultivation, market trends, and sustainable practices. The event featured presentations, workshops, and networking opportunities for professionals in the industry. read more

The pepper growers from Limpopo are making use of a break in the rain to transport their produce to the market. In the Johannesburg municipal market, the volume of peppers has tripled in the past week. According to a source, "A significant influx of peppers arrived yesterday and this morning as farmers were finally able to harvest and transport them due to the break in the rain." read more

Obecny rozwój owoców pestkowych w Macedonii Północnej przebiega bez problemów. Pan Aleksandar Kovancaliev, kierownik pakowalni i działu sprzedaży w firmie Dorjana Fresh Produce, wspomina: "Jedynym incydentem, który wymagał podjęcia pewnych działań, był długi okres niskich temperatur,". read more

Według analityków z projektu EastFruit ceny hurtowe cebuli na Ukrainie dalej spadły od połowy zeszłego tygodnia, ponieważ podaż pozostaje powyżej popytu rynkowego. Producenci spodziewali się, że ceny wzrosną na początku wiosny, gdy gorsza jakość towaru zniknie z rynku. Jednakże, read more

On March 19-20, 2026, Russian authorities banned the transit of a fruit shipment in the Kurgan region due to labeling violations. Inspectors discovered that a 16.2-ton shipment of Chinese pomelos, being transported from Kazakhstan to the Moscow region, had listed a logistics center instead of the country of origin. read more

Matoula Katsika, export and sales manager for Greek fruit exporter A.C. Kissavos, states that there is still a considerable amount of apples available in stock across European countries. She explains that the apple season has progressed steadily since November on a global scale, with some minor fluctuations and pressure points. read more

Domestic exports reached US$19.5 million in January 2026, which marked a 12.7% increase, equivalent to US$2.2 million, compared to January 2025. Bananas played a significant role in driving this growth, with export earnings from bananas rising by US$1.7 million, from US$6.1 million in January 2025 to US$7.8 million. read more

Automated processes, plant propagation, new plant varieties, innovative technologies, reputable partners, emerging startups, AI tools, cultivation workshops, conference sessions, and an innovation award— all of these highlights and more were featured on the first day of GreenTech Americas. The trade show began yesterday in... read more

With energy prices remaining volatile, reducing energy consumption has once again become a top priority for greenhouse growers in the Netherlands. Screen installations are among the key tools that growers are increasingly relying on, a trend that is evident in the workload at Doek en Draad. "Many growers have" read more

Najeem Salim Rawther, the head of Falcon Trading in Oman, is currently in Brazil to explore sourcing opportunities in the fruit sector and identify new partners. Rawther is part of a delegation of 17 companies from 16 countries participating in the Export More Brazil program organized by the Brazilian Trade. read more

Gruppo VéGé continues to support amateur sports associations throughout Italy. Starting from March 23, the first Modern Distribution Group born in Italy launches the fifth edition of the initiative, which rewards associations with digital gift cards through shopping. read more

Gyeonggi-do Agricultural Research and Extension Services has introduced two new varieties of prickly pear cactus, 'Dual Label' and 'Gold Label', developed using their own breeding technology. The prickly pear cactus is a plant native to the tropical rainforests of Brazil. read more